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What is disease surveillance primarily based on?
Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data
What distinguishes active disease surveillance from passive disease surveillance?
Officials actively search for information
How do passive disease surveillance systems primarily receive reports?
Healthcare providers or laboratories initiate reporting
What type of diseases are submitted on a case-by-case basis in passive disease surveillance?
Reportable diseases based on a published list of conditions
What is the primary purpose of disease surveillance systems?
To monitor disease trends and plan public health programs
Learn about the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from various sources for disease surveillance. Understand the different types of surveillance systems used by public health departments to monitor disease trends and plan public health programs.
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